Chapter 102
Zhou Xun took the initiative to contact Xu Ying.
Since the news about him started circulating online, his name and Xu Ying's name have been constantly linked together by netizens. However, in reality, the two have no contact with each other offline and do not know each other at all.
This was the first time Zhou Xun had contacted Xu Ying; he was there to express his gratitude.
"I got your phone number from a friend, I hope I haven't bothered you," came a clear and gentle voice from the other end of the line, just like his appearance.
"No, no, how have you been lately? I saw online that you went to the police station."
These days, any topic online that's even remotely related to Zhou Xun can easily garner tens of millions of views, and the media and paparazzi follow suit, capturing a lot of related news about him.
No sooner had Zhou Xun entered the police station than the video of him was uploaded to the entire internet.
“Police station…” Zhou Xun thought for a moment and knew what Xu Ying was talking about. “I’m going to the police station to make a statement. It’s nothing serious.”
He declined to reveal the details of the statement, but the incident did not actually harm him.
"Um......"
Xu Ying didn't know what to say.
She wasn't really close to Zhou Xun. Although she learned about his situation online, she couldn't bring herself to say those words of concern in person. It would seem particularly hypocritical to say such things if the relationship wasn't close enough.
Fortunately, Zhou Xun didn't leave Xu Ying feeling awkward for too long. He finally asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "Screenwriter Xu, do you genuinely think this role is suitable for me, or are you just trying to create hype for me?"
He was grateful for either one.
He just wanted a clear answer.
Actually, ever since #WhoIsDingzhi# trended on Weibo, he has been very curious about which character Dingzhi is, since he is the person in the chat screenshot.
Unfortunately, he was exhausted at the time, and all sorts of things came his way, so he didn't have the mind to contact Xu Ying.
It wasn't until the people behind the scenes came to light one by one and received their due punishment that he was finally able to relax, free from their constraints.
It was at this very moment that the fan who had previously leaked the chat screenshots discovered that Dingzhi was the protagonist of "Traveling to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examinations." He immediately searched for the novel and spent an entire night reading it from beginning to end.
He hadn't paid much attention to the novel at first, but when he read the last chapter, he regretted it. He shouldn't have read it so early; it was clear that there was still a long way to go before the novel was finished.
He called Xu Ying today to express his gratitude, and also for the sake of the role.
He admired Cao Dingzhi and wondered if he would have the honor of playing the role in the near future.
"Of course it's because you're suitable. When I sent the message to your fans, I had no idea it would cause such a huge uproar." She felt that netizens overestimated her. How could she have such a strong ability to manipulate public opinion and kill people without them even realizing it?
"If this role is adapted into a film or television series, I'll be the first to hand you the script. Of course, whether you accept it or not is up to you. I will never force you or say anything about taking advantage of your kindness. So if you don't want to take it, that's fine. You don't need to feel guilty."
Collaboration is all about mutual consent; it's pointless to force it. She also doesn't want her character to be disliked by the actor playing her.
“You misunderstood. How could I possibly refuse? What I meant was, if you, the screenwriter, approve of me, I will wait for this role no matter how long it takes.”
After making verbal promises to each other, the two hung up the phone. Lin Zhongxu sat down next to Xu Ying and handed her a slice of watermelon.
Summer is just around the corner.
Lin Zhongxu has finished filming his part in "Ming Dynasty" and is also busy with graduation matters at school, so he hasn't had such a leisurely time at home in a long time.
"Zhou Xun is indeed quite suitable to play Cao Hongjing."
He had overheard Zhou Xun and Xu Ying's conversation, and Zhou Xun's appearance flashed through his mind. He suddenly found it quite interesting.
"Hey, Sister Xiaoying, don't you think Du Jing is a good match for Jiang Shangning?"
Jiang Shangning is a character in "Traveling to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examination". This character is positioned as a friend of the male protagonist on his journey to take the imperial examination, and will also be a comrade-in-arms in the officialdom in the future.
"You know what, it really does look a bit like it!"
Xu Ying pointed at Lin Zhongxu and thought he was really smart.
Jiang Shangning is an honest and straightforward person who is a bit oblivious to others' feelings, but always manages to escape conspiracies and schemes by sheer luck. Du Jinglai's portrayal of him is perfectly fitting.
Lin Zhongxu raised an eyebrow: "Right? When I see Jiang Shangning, he's the first person I think of."
"Are you still in contact with Du Jing? Don't tell him about this yet. The earliest the novel can be adapted into a film or television series is next year, and there are too many variables in such a long time..."
If you promise something but can't keep it, wouldn't that just leave people disappointed?
Lin Zhongxu nodded: "Yes, I know. I was just chatting with you. I certainly wouldn't tell these things to other people casually."
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Are there any leaked photos or videos of "The Ming Dynasty"?
Despite the tight security provided by the production crew, including layers of sheet metal around the filming location, nothing could deter the crew members' determination. They were truly persevering, unafraid to climb mountains and trees, as long as they could get the photos taken, it was all worth it.
Despite the persistent efforts of this group of filmmakers, the online reputation of "Da Ming Dynasty" has steadily declined.
Despite the general sentiment, given the immense popularity of February Sky's previous works, there is still a subtle degree of trust in her deep down.
Who knows, who knows, this show might become a hit.
But seeing more and more leaked photos online, netizens were completely disheartened.
What is the production team of "Da Ming Dynasty" doing? Why do the main characters always look so disheveled? Scenes need to be realistic, but they don't have to be this realistic. Is there any aesthetic appeal in this?
And aren't the costumes and props for the characters a bit too plain?
Look at the elegance and nobility in "Empress Wu Zetian", the graceful beauty in "Legend of the Qing Dynasty", and the alluring charm in "Code Name: Dodder Flower". The costume and prop department of "Ming Dynasty" is just too obviously sloppy!
-This drama is one of my favorites. I hope the director will make a good film and bring out the same level of quality as his previous dramas.
- I'm so scared right now. I'm the kind of person who's always jinxing celebrities. Whichever star I like, their career collapses. Whichever drama I like, it flops. I thought "Da Ming Dynasty" had a chance to break the curse, but now it seems unlikely. Waaaaah!
-To be honest, February, you're still more suited to female-oriented content. I estimate that no drama will surpass your trilogy in the next ten years. Just stay in our female-oriented content and do good for humanity. Stop thinking about being the male lead, okay?
- "Traveling to the Ming Dynasty to Take the Imperial Examination" is also a male protagonist novel, and the main character is already set as Zhou Xun, so if you want to see her adapted into a female-oriented novel, you'll probably have to wait a long time.
- Don't force yourself onto tracks that aren't right for you. There's nothing wrong with staying in your comfort zone, right? I'm talking to you, February Sky. I advise you to lay down your weapons and turn back from your misguided path.
-There's something I heard from a networking sister, I can't guarantee it's true, believe it or not is up to you, she said that there's a prince in the "Ming Dynasty" crew, and the whole crew was assembled by Er Yue Tian just to promote him.
-? ? ?
- I knew Li Yijun wasn't suitable for the role of Zhu Yuanzhang. Turns out, he was just blinded by lust in February. Now everything makes sense. It's hilarious that Li Yijun's fans were attacking me back then. Well, now your brother has a sister-in-law.
-No, some people actually believe that? What's the difference between this kind of baseless accusation and spreading rumors?!
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-Um, you guys seem to have misunderstood. I wasn't talking about Li Yijun. Li Yijun is over thirty, older than Er Yue Tian (a popular Taiwanese film company). What would Er Yue Tian be after by promoting him so much? I was talking about someone else, folks. Please don't be so narrow-minded. Does promoting someone necessarily mean promoting an actor? Don't film crews have other jobs? [facepalm]
......
The drama "Ming Dynasty" is trending again because the relationship between Xu Ying and Lin Zhongxu has been exposed.
Xu Ying did not deliberately hide her relationship with Lin Zhongxu, so as long as netizens wanted to dig, they could almost always find the answer. Thus, Lin Zhongxu, a senior directing student who had just graduated, was exposed to the public for the first time.
Lin Zhongxu just graduated this summer, which means that when he was directing the "Da Ming Dynasty" crew, he was still a student. At such a young age, he was able to independently direct a large-scale production. No one would believe that he had no background and relied solely on himself.
A graduation photo of Lin Zhongxu from university has also surfaced online.
He stands out from the crowd in the group photo; handsome netizens can spot him at a glance.
This group photo suddenly made the rumors that Er Yue Tian was praising the young man seem more believable. The young man is so good-looking, no wonder Er Yue Tian couldn't resist.
Such romantic affairs that do not involve politics are always of great interest to marketing accounts. Not long after Xu Ying and Lin Zhongxu became trending topics, marketing accounts such as Dayan and TK began to repost and publish articles about them.
"Family members, we always thought Zhou Xun was Er Yuetian's confidant, but now it seems that he was just a facade, and Lin Zhongxu is the real love."
You may not know this, but Lin Zhongxu actually appeared in the behind-the-scenes footage of "Code Name: Dodder Flower" last year. In the video, it is clear that he was following behind Liu Mingchun.
In other words, it is very likely that Lin Zhongxu was studying on set while Liu Mingchun was filming "Code Name: Dodder Flower".
Wow, February Sky really put a lot of thought into this.
First, they send someone to learn under a famous director. After the training, they immediately assemble a film crew for him to practice on, dragging producers and actors along to fool around. I can only say that rich people really have guts and don't care about costs when it comes to dating.
- I'm speechless. It feels like "Ming Dynasty" is completely doomed now.
First of all, I'm not against dating, but if you're going to date, date properly and don't ruin my work, okay? I'm heartbroken right now.
My brother is completely innocent. Now everyone can see clearly that Li Yijun has absolutely nothing to do with this matter. I hope everyone will stop being misled.
-Eryuetian actually sent someone to Liu Mingchun for training? It seems he really likes him. Liu Mingchun has a tough temper and doesn't accept just anyone.
- Sure enough, the sugar daddy still has to find a woman. He not only gives you fish but also teaches you how to fish. He lets you learn skills and builds a film crew for you. If I'm not mistaken, he'll probably be the one to adapt her next novel.
-No way! My Zhou Xun just jumped out of one fire pit, is he going to fall into another one?!
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